News for 'So Long Valley'

'This National Award is yours'

'This National Award is yours'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'I hope this win inspires boys and girls who watch thousands of dreams and want to make them come true.'

Assam-Mizoram border remains tense, central forces on vigil

Assam-Mizoram border remains tense, central forces on vigil

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The situation in and around Lailapur, which was rocked by deadly violence, along the interstate border remained calm with a large number of Central Reserve Police Force troops patrolling the National Highway-306, they said.

Kashmir Committee members meet Valley separatists

Kashmir Committee members meet Valley separatists

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

A four member panel of Kashmir Committee on Thursday met the hard-line separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani at his uptown residence in Srinagar and had two hour-long deliberations with him.

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Advertisement on mygov.in gets 8,000 applications and counting; govt to maintain bank of CVs for future use

At -8.4, Srinagar records coldest night in 30 years

At -8.4, Srinagar records coldest night in 30 years

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The lowest temperature ever recorded in Srinagar was minus 14.4 degrees Celsius in 1893.

Over 2.5 lakh people saw Queen's lying in state: Report

Over 2.5 lakh people saw Queen's lying in state: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

An estimated over 250,000 people saw British Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in London when her coffin was displayed for public viewing for a little over four days before the funeral, according to a report on Tuesday.

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Dulat, who was advisor on Jammu and Kashmir to the central government during the tenure of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, also advocated the need for starting a dialogue with Pakistan.

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Banerjee said she was doing so after consulting leaders of major opposition parties and following 'a favourable court order'.

Beijing reveals: What Qin told Jaishankar about LAC issues

Beijing reveals: What Qin told Jaishankar about LAC issues

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Qin's first in-person meeting with Jaishankar on Thursday came on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers conclave in New Delhi amid the over 34-month-long border row in eastern Ladakh.

Talks focused on peace in border areas: Jaishankar after meeting Qin Gang

Talks focused on peace in border areas: Jaishankar after meeting Qin Gang

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The discussions took place on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

At minus 8.8, Srinagar records coldest night after 30 yrs

At minus 8.8, Srinagar records coldest night after 30 yrs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

This was the lowest minimum temperature recorded in the city since 1991, when the mercury had fallen to minus 11.4 degree Celsius.

Kashmiri Pandits' protest continues; employees demand relocation

Kashmiri Pandits' protest continues; employees demand relocation

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The protesters have been demanding their relocation to safe environments in the wake of a spurt in the attacks on the minority community members in the valley.

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

'The situation in Manipur is hopeless'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The central government forces are supporting one group and the state government forces are supporting another group and this is resulting in non-stop cross-firing, which has resulted in the killing of many innocent people.'

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

On Saturday, the quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale in Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, and there was another tremor of 1.8 this morning in south Karnataka.

Does Rotational Chief Ministership Work In India?

Does Rotational Chief Ministership Work In India?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

A rotating chief ministership as a way to appease factions can work only if there is a credible guarantor, explains Aditi Phadnis.

The Temple That's Moving!

The Temple That's Moving!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

A village gets electricity after 75 years. A rare bird rescued. Why Kashmiris love Harisa. Do watch these interesting videos.

Facebook's parent Meta to fire another 10,000 people

Facebook's parent Meta to fire another 10,000 people

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Facebook's parent company Meta announced on Tuesday it will fire another 10,000 people, implementing a second round of jobs cuts after it slashed 11,000 positions in November last year, to improve its financial performance in a "difficult environment". Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg said in a post that overall "we expect to reduce our team size by around 10,000 people and to close around 5,000 additional open roles that we haven't yet hired." The company has said that in its "Year of Efficiency", the company aims to make itself "a better technology company and to improve our financial performance in a difficult environment so we can execute our long-term vision."

Downside risks weigh on growth forecast: FinMin

Downside risks weigh on growth forecast: FinMin

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

India's economy continues to be robust, but downside risks such as rising crude oil prices, adverse weather conditions, and the global banking crisis outweigh the upside potential in gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the current financial year (FY24), the finance ministry said on Tuesday in its Monthly Economic Review for March. "We reiterate that downside risks to our official forecast of 6.5 per cent for real GDP growth in FY24 dominate upside risks," the review said. "Opec's surprise production cut has seen oil prices rise in April, off their lows of low-seventies per barrel in March.

'ISI has planned it from the start'

'ISI has planned it from the start'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

'The ISI wanted to create internal disruption in the Valley by the killing of the security forces.'

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Indian Drones Keep Watch On China

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

From Eastern Ladakh to Sikkim, new drone units that can carry out missions for up to 48 hours are begin deployed.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

Monday Market Crash: Advice For Investors

Monday Market Crash: Advice For Investors

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'Such big falls are quite frequent these days, so do not try to time this market.' 'Use big dips to accumulate quality stocks.'

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rare snow leopard sighted in Himachal's Chicham village.

'Congress is fighting with bows and arrows whereas BJP has cannons'

'Congress is fighting with bows and arrows whereas BJP has cannons'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'The Congress is not pragmatic about politics or about people.' 'Rahul's intention is good, but good intention does not win you elections.'

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The difference between what the banks play in the US and India is not that of soccer and football but rugby and football. SVB also has a unique character. But when risks are mispriced, the fallout could be very similar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Will Financial Stress Break The Global Economy?

Will Financial Stress Break The Global Economy?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

What's different this time is that global financial stress -- which has its genesis in four policy choices made in recent years -- is juxtaposed with a more resilient real economy, observes Sajjid Z Chinoy, chief India economist at J P Morgan.

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

'RBI should pause rate hikes'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

'It will send a very strong signal that it is now our time to grow.'

Soldiers guarding LoC also battle hostile weather in J-K's Keran sector

Soldiers guarding LoC also battle hostile weather in J-K's Keran sector

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

These Army posts -- some at the highest altitude of about 12,000 feet -- are the first line of defense against the intruders in these infamous, traditional routes of infiltration. These infiltration routes converge at the mighty Shamsabari range.

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Pompeo explains how the Donald Trump administration succeeded in bringing India on board the Quad grouping.

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'If the Kukis and Meiteis are the warring groups, then we need to find space for a third group which can mediate between the two.'

Kangana DARES you to look away!

Kangana DARES you to look away!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The actress looked every bit a regal bride in her lilac lehenga.

Protests in Gilgit-Balistan over secret land deals with China

Protests in Gilgit-Balistan over secret land deals with China

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The move, which is likely to allow the Chinese to mine the mineral-rich area of Gilgit Baltistan rampantly, has triggered another wave of protests and violence by the local communities.

Terrorists kill worker, hurt another in J-K's 2nd targeted attack in a day

Terrorists kill worker, hurt another in J-K's 2nd targeted attack in a day

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The terrorists fired at two non-local labourers at a brick kiln at Magraypora in Chadoora area of the central Kashmir district, the officials said.

Snowfall in Kashmir: Flights suspended, highway closed

Snowfall in Kashmir: Flights suspended, highway closed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kashmir remained cut off from rest of the country for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday as the arterial Jammu-Srinagar national highway and the Mughal road remained closed, while air traffic was suspended due to heavy snowfall across the valley.

'People have become insane. Hatred has taken over'

'People have become insane. Hatred has taken over'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'How can such barbarity, bestiality, happen in modern India?'

Valley turns fortress amid planned protests

Valley turns fortress amid planned protests

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

The restrictions were imposed by the authorities as the separatist Coordination Committee had announced that it would form a human chain from Saddar court complex in Lal Chowk to High Court complex to protest the landing of Indian troops in the state on October 27, 1947.

Panjshir resistance forces claim to have killed 600 Taliban

Panjshir resistance forces claim to have killed 600 Taliban

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Reports coming from the ground confirm that an intense battle between Taliban and opposition forces to control the Panjshir Valley north of Kabul, the last Afghan province holding out against the group.

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'We have to be prepared on the borders to withstand Chinese expansionist designs.'

Namratha Nandish Makes History in Kashmir

Namratha Nandish Makes History in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Bengaluru's Namratha Nandish has trekked to 50 high altitudes lakes in Kashmir in one season to earn the sobriquet of 'Alpine Girl'.

BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

BJP wins Manipur, but no consensus on CM choice

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead in 20 seats in Manipur, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh leading by a handsome margin of more than 16,000 votes against his nearest Congress rival in Heingang constituency, Election Commission data showed.